A Cultural and Recreational Paradise

Living at Marlboro Ridge means that almost every type of recreational activity is close at hand. The beautiful Potomac and Patuxent Rivers, only 20 minutes away, and the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland Eastern Shore, 45 minutes away, offer opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water sports. Several local and state parks are located nearby, including Rosaryville State Park, home to the historic Mt. Airy Mansion, and Watkins Regional Park. At these parks, you and your family can enjoy touring a nature center, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding, among other recreational opportunities.

In addition, several challenging private, semi-private, and public golf courses and country clubs are nearby, including Marlborough Golf Club, Lake Arbor Golf Club, Enterprise Golf Club, and the Country Club at Woodmore-all within 20 minutes.

Prince George's County also offers a broad variety of cultural diversions. The Prince George's Equestrian Center and Showplace Arena hosts events throughout the year, including the Washington International Horse Show and the Maryland Horse and Pony Show, as well as the Chesapeake Fishing and Outdoor Expo, concerts, dog and cat shows, and even a circus. In addition, the Bluebird Blues Festival and the Prince George's County Fair are popular annual events. You can discover history and art at the Darnall's Chance House Museum and the Billingsley House Museum or enjoy a theatrical presentation at the Hallam Theater. For fine dining, there are many excellent restaurants and country inns in Annapolis, Bowie, and Washington, DC.

Washington, DC, is home to a fabulous range of cultural and recreational activities. You can tour museums and art galleries, enjoy world-class entertainment, or sample international cuisine at an eclectic array of fine restaurants. From the historic monuments and museums on the Mall to the spectacular productions at the Kennedy Center and other fine downtown theater and concert venues, our Nation's Capital offers an endless source of cultural activities. Sports fans can cheer for professional teams representing a wide range of sports, including the Washington Redskins at nearby FedEx Field or the Bowie Baysox minor league baseball team at the Prince George's Stadium. In addition, the Washington Wizards, Mystics, Capitals, DC United, and the new Nationals major league baseball team play at a variety of venues in downtown Washington, DC.